69 h. ago 'Huge shock' for patient who fell pregnant after GP failed to replace contraceptive

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device.

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9 d. ago Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive

Photo: Getty Images A patient was left with PTSD, depression and felt demoralised and demeaned after they got pregnant and had an abortion when a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device.

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9 d. ago Baby died after slipping down side of cot in 'tragic accident'

The coroner has recommended the structure of cots be regularly checked. File photo: Getty Images The failure of a cot’s structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby’s tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress and a dislodged sliding side.

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1 week ago Patient gets pregnant after GP fails to insert contraceptive

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device.

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2 w. ago 'Not acceptable': Car crash responsible for tsunami test failure

By Adam Burns of RNZ Planned testing of tsunami sirens along Christchurch's coast did not happen because the Auckland-based person responsible was dealing with a car crash outside their property at the time.

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2 w. ago Environment report: Breathe easier, but be careful where you drink from

A new report has found a substantial proportion of groundwater is failing drinking standards. Photo: RNZ By Eloise Gibson of RNZ  The latest update on New Zealand's environment shows people can breathe a little easier, but a substantial proportion of groundwater is failing drinking standards.

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2 w. ago 'The potential impacts of a bird strike event are significant'

Waterfowl on the Shotover wastewater treatment plant's failing disposal field increase the risk of bird strike at Queenstown airport. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS Queenstown Airport gradually ramped up the pressure on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to address the increased bird strike risk caused by ponding on its failing wastewater disposal field.

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3 w. ago QLDC's attempt to strip whistleblower of roles 'just bizarre'

Niki Gladding. File photo A councillor who leaked the Queenstown Lakes District Council's plan to pump treated sewage into the Shotover River claims the council is again failing to follow due process in its move to strip her of responsibilities.

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